Predictors of successful ACL reconstruction identified
Researchers have found that a patient's age and the type of tissue graft have a direct impact on ACL reconstructive surgery (ACLR) outcomes, according to an exhibit presented at the 2014 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting in New Orleans.Researchers from Cleveland Clinic and six other member institutions presented findings on surgical reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligaments from the Multicenter Orthopaedics Outcomes Network (MOON), led by Cleveland Clinic's Kurt Spindler, M.D., principal investigator of the project for over 10 years. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 12, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Bones / Orthopedics Source Type: news
MedShape wins 510(k) clearance for femoral fixation device
MedShape lands 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its ExoShape femoral soft tissue fastener for knee ligament repairs.
MedShape said it won 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its ExoShape femoral soft tissue fastener, a shape memory polymer device used in knee reconstruction procedures.
The Atlanta-based medical device company touts the ExoShape implant, for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgeries, as "the only femoral fixation device fabricated completely out of PEEK Altera polymer," according to a press release.
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Source: Mass Device - February 11, 2014 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Chris Walker Tags: Food & Drug Administration (FDA) MedShape Inc. Source Type: news
Updating Recommendations for Rehab After ACL ReconstructionUpdating Recommendations for Rehab After ACL Reconstruction
Read on for the latest recommendations for rehabilitation of patients following ACL surgery. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - January 28, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news
After season-ending ACL injury, Boston skier is Olympics-bound
What happens when an adrenaline-addicted athlete slows down?
Julia Marino thrives at high speed and from great heights. In 2009, 17-year-old Julia was at the top of her game. Coaches and fellow slopestyle skiers had pegged her as a rising star on the World Cup circuit. Salomon, a top winter sports gear manufacturer, had signed on as her sponsor. Then, during the first event of the season, she crashed.
Crashes are common in slopestyle. Skiers hit jumps at speeds up to 35 miles per hour, flying up to 50 feet in the air to perform aerial tricks.
Julia landed awkwardly on one ski, heard a resounding pop in her left knee and fe...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - December 4, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Lisa Fratt Tags: ACL All posts Our patients’ stories Sports & exercise ACL tears in young athletes Female Athlete Program Martha Murray Source Type: news
Revision ACL Reconstruction
Indications and TechniqueAlthough anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction has a high success rate, a substantial number of patients are left with unsatisfactory results. Revision ACL Reconstruction: Indications and Technique provides detailed strategies for planning and executing revision ACL reconstructions. Concise chapters by a leading group of international orthopedic surgeons cover the diagnosis of failed ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)
Source: Springer Medicine titles - November 9, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: Orthopedics Source Type: news
ACL surgery 10 years later: an athlete looks back
The decision to proceed with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction to treat a torn ACL on a growing child can be difficult. Parents often weigh the pros and cons of surgery versus the risks of a more conservative approach with limited activity. After surgery, they wonder how to best help their child manage the difficult recovery period and return to sports. As with many parenting challenges, there is no single right answer. Nearly 10 years after his ACL surgery, University of Michigan sophomore Gabe Kahn reflects on his story.
At the age of 9, Kahn endured a spate of leg injuries that included two broken legs, a ...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - October 16, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Lisa Fratt Tags: ACL All posts Orthopedics Our patients’ stories Sports & exercise ACL tears in young athletes Source Type: news
Revision ACL Reconstruction
Indications and TechniqueAlthough anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction has a high success rate, a substantial number of patients are left with unsatisfactory results. Revision ACL Reconstruction: Indications and Technique provides detailed strategies for planning and executing revision ACL reconstructions. Concise chapters by a leading group of international orthopedic surgeons cover the diagnosis of failed ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)
Source: Springer Medicine titles - September 6, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: Orthopedics Source Type: news
Long-term Gait Deviations in ACL-Reconstructed FemalesLong-term Gait Deviations in ACL-Reconstructed Females
This study takes a look at gait alterations after an ACL reconstruction. How do they compare with healthy controls? Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news
Graft Selection in ACL Reconstructive SurgeryGraft Selection in ACL Reconstructive Surgery
This review takes a look at various graft options and techniques in ACL reconstruction and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each. Current Orthopaedic Practice (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 15, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries 6 Times More Likely To Recur After Reconstruction
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) surgery is a common knee injury procedure, but the overall incidence rate of having to go through it again within 24 months is 6 times greater than someone who has never had an ACL tear, according to researchers presenting their work at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. "In our study, female athletes after ACLR demonstrated more than four times greater rate of injury within 24 months than their healthy counterparts... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 15, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Bones / Orthopedics Source Type: news
Second ACL injuries 6 times more likely after reconstruction
(American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine) Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery is a common knee injury procedure, but the overall incidence rate of having to go through it again within 24 months is 6 times greater than someone who has never had an ACL tear, according to researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 11, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Identifying Patients Who Can Skip ACL Reconstruction
A study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery has provided the first evidence that the shape of a person's knee could be a factor in the decision of whether a patient should undergo anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction after an ACL tear. The study is published online ahead of print in the Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineering. "This is the first study to show that after your ACL is ruptured, the changes in the mechanics of the knee can really be affected by the shape of the knee," said Suzanne Maher, Ph.D... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 5, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Bones / Orthopedics Source Type: news
Cadaver study may help clinicians identify patients who can skip ACL reconstruction
(Hospital for Special Surgery) A study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery has provided the first evidence that the shape of a person's knee could be a factor in the decision of whether a patient should undergo anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction after an ACL tear. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 2, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Sports Training And ACL Reconstruction Should Focus On Unique Characteristics Of The Female Knee
Female athletes are three times more likely to suffer from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)ruptures, one of the most common knee injuries, compared to male athletes. The ACL is one of the four main ligaments within the knee that connect the femur (upper leg bone) to the tibia (lower leg bone)... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Sports Medicine / Fitness Source Type: news
